If I feel a lot of sting from alum I make a note not to use my mildly exfoliating face wash before bed and sign-up for a one or two pass shave option the next day+.
I assume, that be it due a heavy hand, bad angle of attack, poor prep, blade, whatever, I'm over the line with exfoliation.
Anything more than the occasional/odd/rare biting sensation here or there concerns me and I start with those changes. My skin profile is normal/average, and when I'm just over exfoliated, sadly, it looks its most shiny and healthy so alum feedback is valuable to me. Others here seem much less concerned by weepers and minor burning sensations, to my amazement.
I assume, that be it due a heavy hand, bad angle of attack, poor prep, blade, whatever, I'm over the line with exfoliation.
Anything more than the occasional/odd/rare biting sensation here or there concerns me and I start with those changes. My skin profile is normal/average, and when I'm just over exfoliated, sadly, it looks its most shiny and healthy so alum feedback is valuable to me. Others here seem much less concerned by weepers and minor burning sensations, to my amazement.